"A bird is known by its song, a person by..." - Cameroonian Proverb

“A bird is known by its song, a person by their words and deeds.”

- Camerooniancommunity

Meaning

People are judged by what they contribute to the community through speech and action.

Bamileke highland communities assess members by their contributions and reliability. Reputation is built through consistent positive action.

Origin

Cameroonian

Language

Bamileke

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“A chattering bird builds no nest.”

Cameroonian

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